On Monday, March 14, Fox News camera operator Pierre Zakrzewski was Killed near Horenka, Ukraine, during the Russia-Ukraine war. Fox News CEO Suzanne Scott broke the news to her workers about his death. Scott said in her report that Zakrzewski, 55, was with journalist Benjamin Hall at the time. While the seasoned cameraman was slain, Hall was injured and is presently being treated in Ukraine.
Scott continued, saying:
“He was devoted to reporting the narrative, and his courage, professionalism, and work ethic were well-known among journalists from all media outlets. He was very popular; anybody in the media who had covered a foreign story knew and appreciated Pierre.”
According to Scott’s note, which was cited in Fox News’ article on Zakrzewski’s death, the late cameraman and journalist Benjamin Hall were traveling in a vehicle at the time of his death. According to the investigation, the car was fired at, resulting in Hall’s injuries and Zakrzewski’s death. Furthermore, according to Fox, the two were in the region “newsgathering.” While Hall survived the tragedy, his health and recovery status is unknown. Zakrzewski’s terrible death is the second in a week for a foreign journalist in Ukraine. Most news sources recently covered the death of former New York Times video journalist Brent Renaud. Renaud was also slain in the confrontation between Russia and Ukraine.
All About the late cameraman Pierre Zakrzewski?
According to Fox, Zakrzewski was a battle zone photographer and cameraman who had worked for Fox News for many years and covered several international wars and conflicts. Fox News CEO Scott said in the report:
“During his lengthy employment with us, [Zakrzewski] covered practically every foreign story for FOX News, from Iraq to Afghanistan to Syria.”
The late cinematographer was stationed in London and began on-the-ground coverage of the Ukraine-Russia war in February. Scott revealed in the email to Fox that Zakrzewski had bravely assisted Fox News’ Afghan partners and their families in fleeing the country during a fight with Taliban troops. In December of last year, he was named the “Unsung Hero” at the cable news company’s annual employee Spotlight Awards.
Condolences pour in after the untimely death of Pierre Zakrzewski in Ukraine.
Several Zakrzewski acquaintances, including Suzanne Scott, paid their respects to the late camera operator. The late 55-year-old London resident got many condolences from coworkers, friends, and industry acquaintances. Many people referred to him as a “legend” and acknowledged his contributions to warzone or crisis reporting. Others, however, expressed worry for non-combatants such as journalists in the midst of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Such a fine man. Such a good friend. Such a fantastic war photographer and so much more. RIP Pierre Zakrzewski. pic.twitter.com/Q6KJKCuayI
— Jennifer Griffin (@JenGriffinFNC) March 15, 2022
Journalists take enormous risk when reporting from war zones. Their courageous and heroic work provides the world with the truth essential to freedom and eventual peace. My prayers go to the loved ones of Pierre Zakrzewski & Brent Renaud, and to Benjamin Hall for a full recovery.
— Mitt Romney (@MittRomney) March 15, 2022
